University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public · Visit Website

The University of Missouri-Kansas City offers a primarily urban campus, embedded within the cultural heart of Kansas City. Students benefit from direct access to the city's vibrant arts scene, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which sits adjacent to campus. Known for its professional schools, UMKC provides a focused academic environment, particularly strong in medicine, law, and dentistry. Its designation as a top-tier research university provides undergraduates unique opportunities to engage in advanced research.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$46,729/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$11,988/yr
Out-of-state: $28,788/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 25% of students receive Pell Grants and 24% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $9,214 $36,856 12.7x
$30K – $48K $9,567 $38,268 12.2x
$48K – $75K $11,602 $46,408 10.1x
$75K – $110K $18,659 $74,636 6.3x
$110K+ $20,762 $83,048 5.6x
Sticker price (no aid) $11,988 $47,952 9.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science
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84 $69,239/yr Very High 19.2x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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82 $71,150/yr High 15.1x
Accounting and Related Services
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77 $54,357/yr Very High 14.8x
Electrical
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74 $76,086/yr Very High 19.2x
Mechanical Engineering
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73 $71,072/yr Very High 18.7x
Civil Engineering
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71 $67,076/yr High 16.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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68 $61,383/yr Very High 11.8x
Business/Commerce, General
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67 $48,603/yr High 11.6x
Dental Support Services
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62 $60,307/yr Moderate 12.8x
Chemistry
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59 $39,725/yr High 13.4x
Biology, General
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55 $40,483/yr High 13.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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53 $37,397/yr Moderate 9.7x
Teacher Education
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50 $39,942/yr High 8.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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44 $38,786/yr High 10.3x
Sociology
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40 $36,810/yr High 8.8x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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39 $39,289/yr High 9.9x
Psychology, General
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38 $32,224/yr High 9.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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36 $39,992/yr Low 9.1x
History
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33 $24,289/yr High 8.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
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30 $25,476/yr Moderate 7.9x
English Language and Literature, General
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28 $32,054/yr Very High 7.1x
Music
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24 $22,315/yr High 6.2x
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